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Forecaster Hannah Findley, of The Weather Channel, said: “There is moderate confidence in the forecast - the models are in close agreement on the overall pattern, but there are differences in the daily details of the weather.

“The UK will be in a south-westerly flow, likely windier in the south.

“It looks likely that there will be rain in Scotland and Ireland, moving south-eastwards across Britain to England and Wales later, depending on the timing of the front.

“Temperatures remain mild, with highs of around 8 to 11C, which is above normal for the time of year

“Overall, it’s looking to be a blustery, cloudy, damp and mild day.”

And in the run-up to the day itself, it will be mild, cloudy and increasingly breezy over the Christmas weekend, according to the Met Office.

There will be light rain at times, especially over the hills, but plenty of dry weather too.

And for those hoping against hope for a White Christmas.

Forget it.

There will be no snow in Gloucestershire.

If you want the white stuff, there is still the potential of a wintry dusting over higher ground north of the border in Scotland, according to some forecasts.

And as we head into 2018, temperatures could start to fall and winds may pick up from Boxing Day.